Job Information
Seafield Center, Inc. Addiction Counselor in Riverhead, New York
Title:Addiction Counselor
ID:5610
Department:Clinical
Location:Riverhead
Description
Full time opportunity available $22.00 - $38.00hrBenefits Available for Full Time Employees:
Generous Paid Time Off Policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Other Voluntary Benefits
Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Program (401k)
8 Paid Holidays
MAIN FUNCTION:
- To be responsible for the direct treatment of an assigned caseload of patients who are addicted to alcohol or any other mind/mood altering substances.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide group counseling to an assigned caseload.
Provide individual and family counseling.
Completes assessment and admission process.
Designs and implements treatment plans and treatment plan reviews (TPR’s).
Responsible for documentation of all services provided.
Maintains contact with referral sources, including EAP’s and Criminal Justice referral sources.
Generates and sends Referral Progress Reports.
Participates in weekly Case Conference meeting for treatment review of patients.
Attends weekly supervision.
Participates in staff meetings.
Assure that Seafield’s policies and procedures and federal regulations regarding confidentiality of the patient and their records are adhered to.
Complete patient Discharge Planning/Transitional Planning, Discharge UR, and referrals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Assessment & Referral
Treatment Planning and Review
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Didactic Presentation
Documentation
Crisis Intervention
Age-Specific clinical skills - Adolescents
Age-Specific clinical skills - Geriatric
Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
CASAC or CASAC eligible, or B/S-B/A with working knowledge of substance abuse disorders.